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Glipizide, sold under the brand name Glucotrol among others, is an anti-diabetic medication of the sulfonylurea class used to treat type 2 diabetes. [1] [2] It is used together with a diabetic diet and exercise. [1] [2] It is not indicated for use by itself in type 1 diabetes. [1] [2] It is taken by mouth.
Women should speak to their doctor or healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medications while pregnant. [1] Drugs taken in pregnancy including over-the counter-medications, prescription medications, nutritional supplements, recreational drugs, and illicit drugs may cause harm to the mother or the unborn child.
For women with a normal BMI pre-pregnancy, light to moderate exercise for 30-60 minutes three times a week during pregnancy can decrease the occurrence of GDM. [72] It was found that women who completed at least 600 MET-min/week of moderate intensity exercise can cause at least a 25% reduction in the odds of developing GDM. [ 73 ]
The growing popularity of drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, designed to help people with Type 2 diabetes and obesity, has raised new questions about what those drugs could mean for ...
Popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss could have an unexpected side effect.. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were ...
It is generally not recommended during pregnancy but can be used during breastfeeding. [3] It is in the sulfonylureas class of medications and works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. [1] Glibenclamide was discovered in 1969 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1984. [4] [1] It is available as a generic ...
This medication is generally considered safe, and the benefits of taking semaglutide outweigh the risks for most people. But there’s still a possibility of more serious side effects.
[50] [44] In contrast with other anti-hyperglycemic diabetes medications , SGLT2 inhibitors enhance, rather than suppress, gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis . [ 51 ] Because SGLT2 inhibitors activate sirtuin 1 (and thus PGC-1α and FGF21 ), they are more cardioprotective than the other medications used to treat diabetes .